Aircraft Photo of 66-7943 / 67943 | Beech VC-6A King Air | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #724061
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:66-7943
Alternate Serial:67943
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 90 King Air
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 90 King Air
Aircraft Version:Beech VC-6A King Air
C/n (msn):LJ-91
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:19 June 2016
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 724061
Photo Comment

The VC-6A was primarily used to transport President Johnson and his family between Bergstrom AFB, TX and the family ranch near Stonewall. The aircraft became informally known as the 'Lady Bird Special', a play on the childhood nickname "Lady Bird" of First Lady Claudia Johnson. This plane was retired to the NMUSAF in September 1985 and is now on display in the Presidential Gallery within the newer, fourth building.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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